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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,217.17, 22,837.52 and 9,950.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,217.17, 22,837.52 and 9,950.75 is: 14,933.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,217.17 : 22,837.52 = 9,950.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,217.17/22,837.52 = 9,950.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,217.17x = 22,837.52 × 9,950.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,217.17x = 227,250,420.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,250,420.48/15,217.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,933.82

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